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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 213.15 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 213.15 and 88.97 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 213.15 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/213.15 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 213.15 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 18,964.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,964.32/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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